Genes, genetic variation, breeding and heredity in aquaculture

In focus

Can natural male tilapia tackle emerging diseases?

13 Jan 2020

Tilapia that have not been treated with hormones appear to be more robust against diseases such as tilapia lake virus, strengthening the argument to use males produced via more natural means.

Chilean seabass: a sustainable alternative to salmon farming in South America

7 Jan 2020

Now that Seabass Chile has successfully closed the breeding cycle of the Patagonian toothfish for the first time, the company is looking forward to the commercial production of this high value species. And it could, they…

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The freshwater cod with a Lota potential for farming

30 Dec 2019

The leader of a project that was initially launched to help endangered wild burbot (Lota lota) populations in North America believes that the species has huge potential for commercial aquaculture too.

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Local heroes: embracing the culture of native fish species in Brazil and beyond

5 Dec 2019

In markets around the world, aquaculture producers are waking up to the opportunities offered by native and indigenous species. We look at initiatives from Brazil and elsewhere that are making use of their local resource…

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News

AquaBounty unveils 50,000 tonne target

17 Jan 2020

AquaBounty has announced plans to produce 50,000 tonnes of transgenic salmon annually by 2027 as it bids to raise $9.2 million from investors.

Genetic diversity is vital for adapting to climate change

31 Dec 2019

Maintaining broad genetic diversity among farmed mussel populations will allow them to adapt to the acidification of the oceans, according to new research.

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Benchmark hopes to bounce back after tough 2019

23 Dec 2019

After a tough 2019 financial year, Benchmark has listed the commercial launch of CleanTreat and their novel sea lice treatment BMK08 as top priorities for 2020.

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Hatchery breakthrough could save Filipino favourite

13 Dec 2019

A new aquaculture technique developed in the Philippines might help to halt the decline of one of the country’s most prized native fish species.

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Funding windfall for pioneering clam producer

12 Nov 2019

Oceano Fresco, which aims to create a hatchery for the pioneering production of at least two clam species native to western Europe, has attracted a €2.7 million investment.

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More news

Genetic selection

Size matters for salmon

5 May 2019

New research reveals that farmed male salmon are less attractive to females than their wild cousins, due to the fact tha…

Portugal seeks to establish sardine aquaculture sector

3 May 2019

The Portuguese government has backed plans to establish a sardine aquaculture industry, following the collapse of the sa…

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Investment firm acquires Center for Aquaculture Technologies

25 Apr 2019

The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) has been acquired by Cuna Del Mar (CDM), a US-based aquaculture investment…

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High hopes for new breed of grouper

24 Apr 2019

Malaysian scientists have developed a new breed of fish known as the echo grouper, which was created by backcrossing hyb…

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Species development

How a Filipino scientist is making headlines by culturing marine herbivores

28 May 2019

Optimising the production of marine herbivores, such as rabbitfish, suggests the huge potential of sustainable aquacultu…

Portugal seeks to establish sardine aquaculture sector

3 May 2019

The Portuguese government has backed plans to establish a sardine aquaculture industry, following the collapse of the sa…

High hopes for new breed of grouper

24 Apr 2019

Malaysian scientists have developed a new breed of fish known as the echo grouper, which was created by backcrossing hyb…

Meet the author: Largemouth Bass Aquaculture

17 Apr 2019

Jim Tidwell, author of the book Largemouth Bass Aquaculture, which is published by 5m books in April, explains the appea…

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Hatcheries

Brunei aims to establish massive barramundi sector

4 May 2019

Plans to establish an barramundi industry in Brunei that is capable of producing 36,000 tonnes of fish a year have been …

Is Norway set for a cod farming renaissance?

14 Mar 2019

The Norwegian cod farming industry is all set to step up a gear, according to one of Norway’s preeminent cod research ex…

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Seeding the future of Ghana’s tilapia sector

2 Mar 2019

A three-year project which aims to increase the productivity of the Ghanaian tilapia sector by 20 percent for cage and 1…

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Singaporean firm triples barramundi production

28 Feb 2019

Singapore’s largest barramundi farm has plans to triple its output, by investing $2 million (US $1.48 million) in its ha…